Seedance 1.0 Lite | Text to Video

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Seedance 1.0 - High-Quality AI Video Generation by ByteDance

Transform your creative vision into professional videos with Seedance, ByteDance's advanced video generation model. Available in both Pro and Lite versions, Seedance delivers exceptional text-to-video and image-to-video generation capabilities for content creators, marketers, and developers.

Overview

Seedance 1.0 is a fast and efficient video generation model that creates high-quality videos from text prompts or images. The model supports multiple aspect ratios, resolutions, and durations for versatile video generation.

Available Endpoints

Seedance Lite (Fast & Cost-Effective)

Text-to-Video: `fal-ai/bytedance/seedance/v1/lite/text-to-video`
Image-to-Video: `fal-ai/bytedance/seedance/v1/lite/image-to-video`
Resolution: Up to 720p
Duration: 5 or 10 seconds

Seedance Pro (Premium Quality)

Text-to-Video: `fal-ai/bytedance/seedance/v1/pro/text-to-video`
Image-to-Video: `fal-ai/bytedance/seedance/v1/pro/image-to-video`
Resolution: Up to 1080p
Duration: 5 or 10 seconds

Getting Started

Setting up Seedance is straightforward. First, install your preferred client:

For JavaScript/TypeScript:

bash
npm install --save @fal-ai/client

For Python:

bash
pip install fal-client

Configure your authentication:

typescript
import { fal } from "@fal-ai/client";

fal.config({
  credentials: "YOUR_FAL_KEY_HERE"
});

Creating Your First Video

Text-to-Video Generation

Generate videos directly from text descriptions:

typescript
const result = await fal.subscribe("fal-ai/bytedance/seedance/v1/lite/text-to-video", {
  input: {
    prompt: "A little dog is running in the sunshine. The camera follows the dog as it plays in a garden.",
    aspect_ratio: "16:9",
    resolution: "720p",
    duration: "5"
  }
});

console.log(result.video.url);

Image-to-Video Generation

Animate still images with descriptive prompts:

typescript
const result = await fal.subscribe("fal-ai/bytedance/seedance/v1/lite/image-to-video", {
  input: {
    image_url: "https://example.com/your-image.jpg",
    prompt: "A skier glides over fresh snow, joyously smiling while kicking up large clouds of snow",
    resolution: "720p",
    duration: "5"
  }
});

API Parameters

Common Parameters

`prompt` (required): Descriptive text for video generation
`aspect_ratio`: "16:9", "9:16", or "1:1"
`resolution`: "480p", "720p", or "1080p" (Pro only)
`duration`: "5" or "10" (seconds)
`seed`: Random seed for reproducible results (use -1 for random)

Image-to-Video Specific

`image_url` (required): URL of the input image
Supported formats: jpg, jpeg, png, webp, gif, avif

Advanced Features

Camera Movement Instructions (Pro)

Seedance Pro supports camera movement instructions using square brackets:

typescript
const result = await fal.subscribe("fal-ai/bytedance/seedance/v1/pro/text-to-video", {
  input: {
    prompt: "A bright blue race car speeds along a snowy racetrack. [Low-angle shot] Captures several cars speeding along the racetrack through a harsh snowstorm. [Overhead shot] The camera gradually pulls upward, revealing the full race scene",
    resolution: "1080p",
    duration: "10"
  }
});

Supported movements include:

Truck left/right, Pan left/right
Push in/Pull out, Pedestal up/down
Tilt up/down, Zoom in/out
Shake, Tracking shot, Static shot

File Upload Support

Upload local files for image-to-video generation:

typescript
import { fal } from "@fal-ai/client";

const file = new File([imageData], "image.jpg", { type: "image/jpeg" });
const url = await fal.storage.upload(file);

const result = await fal.subscribe("fal-ai/bytedance/seedance/v1/lite/image-to-video", {
  input: {
    image_url: url,
    prompt: "Animate this scene with gentle movement",
    resolution: "720p",
    duration: "5"
  }
});

Pricing

Seedance Lite

$0.18 per 720p 5-second video
$1.80 per million video tokens
Formula: `tokens = (height × width × FPS × duration) / 1024`

Seedance Pro

~$0.62 per 1080p 5-second video
$2.50 per million video tokens
Premium quality with advanced features

Best Practices

For Optimal Results

Write Clear, Detailed Prompts
- Begin with the main subject
- Include important visual details
- Specify desired movement or camera actions
- Use camera movement instructions in Pro for cinematic effects
Optimize Performance
- Start with shorter durations (5 seconds) during testing
- Use Lite for rapid prototyping and social media content
- Choose Pro for professional productions requiring highest quality
Image-to-Video Tips
- Use high-quality input images
- Ensure images have clear subjects
- Match prompt descriptions to image content
- Consider aspect ratio compatibility

Use Cases

Seedance Lite - Perfect for:

Social media content (TikTok, Instagram Reels)
Quick creative concepts and prototypes
Educational content and demonstrations
Marketing previews and teasers

Seedance Pro - Ideal for:

Professional marketing campaigns
High-quality brand content
Cinematic storytelling with multi-shot sequences
Premium product demonstrations

Error Handling

Implement robust error handling for production use:

typescript
try {
  const result = await fal.subscribe("fal-ai/bytedance/seedance/v1/lite/text-to-video", {
    input: {
      prompt: "Your creative prompt",
      resolution: "720p",
      duration: "5"
    }
  });
  console.log(result.video.url);
} catch (error) {
  console.error("Video generation failed:", error.message);
  // Implement fallback logic
}

Queue Management

For long-running requests, use the queue API:

typescript
// Submit request
const { request_id } = await fal.queue.submit("fal-ai/bytedance/seedance/v1/pro/text-to-video", {
  input: {
    prompt: "Complex multi-shot video prompt",
    resolution: "1080p",
    duration: "10"
  },
  webhookUrl: "https://your-webhook.url/results"
});

// Check status
const status = await fal.queue.status("fal-ai/bytedance/seedance/v1/pro/text-to-video", {
  requestId: request_id
});

// Get result
const result = await fal.queue.result("fal-ai/bytedance/seedance/v1/pro/text-to-video", {
  requestId: request_id
});

Technical Details

Inference Speed: ~41 seconds for 5-second 1080p video on L20 GPU
Concurrency: Up to 10 simultaneous renders
API Authentication: Key-based authentication via FAL_KEY
Output Format: MP4 video files
Partner Model: Available through fal.ai's inference infrastructure

Support

For implementation assistance and additional resources:

Documentation: fal.ai Documentation
API Reference: View model-specific endpoints and parameters
Model Gallery: Explore all Seedance variants at fal.ai/models
Dashboard: Manage API keys at fal.ai/dashboard

Getting Started Today

Ready to transform your ideas into compelling videos? Sign up at fal.ai to get your API key and start creating with Seedance. Both Pro and Lite versions offer unique advantages for different use cases, ensuring you have the right tool for your creative needs.

Input

Result

Logs

Readme

Seedance 1.0 - High-Quality AI Video Generation by ByteDance

Overview

Available Endpoints

Getting Started

Creating Your First Video

Text-to-Video Generation

Image-to-Video Generation

API Parameters

Common Parameters

Image-to-Video Specific

Advanced Features

Camera Movement Instructions (Pro)

File Upload Support

Pricing

Best Practices

For Optimal Results

Use Cases

Error Handling

Queue Management

Technical Details

Support

Getting Started Today

Seedance 1.0 Lite Text to Video

Input

Result

Logs

Readme

Seedance 1.0 - High-Quality AI Video Generation by ByteDance

Overview

Available Endpoints

Getting Started

Creating Your First Video

Text-to-Video Generation

Image-to-Video Generation

API Parameters

Common Parameters

Image-to-Video Specific

Advanced Features

Camera Movement Instructions (Pro)

File Upload Support

Pricing

Best Practices

For Optimal Results

Use Cases

Error Handling

Queue Management

Technical Details

Support

Getting Started Today